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VIDEO: KANYE WEST ft. CHRIS MARTIN - “HOMECOMING”

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Kanye West’s new video for the song Homecoming (featuring Coldplay’s Chris Martin) was leaked yesterday. Homecoming pays homage to his hometown Chicago and it was directed by Hype Williams and Morocco Vaughn.

I love the simple black and white composition and I see you Common! Make sure you peep it.

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NINE...

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Kanye is KILLIN EM!!!

2.

VirgoDoll

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

I kinda like it. Love Common!

3.

Flygirl

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

One of my favorite songs on the album.

4.

VirgoDoll

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

On 2nd thought I really, really like it.

5.

One_And_Only

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

I love the song. The video was simple but it fit well. Good job.

6.

Cheeka

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Kanye is doin his thang,, song ir preety good! I love the simpleness

7.

cdnyc

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

I like it.

8.

Truth

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

waaaaah I can’t see it!

9.

Nothing But Love

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

I like it its different.

Team Kanye!!!!

10.

Flygirl

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

I like the creativity in this video as opposed to the last one Kanye released. That seems like some stuff I can do in Adobe.

11.

go

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Kanye always comes with the fly videos. Never cliche. Loves it!

12.

Mr. City Knights Inc

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Great video. Ye is making the classic after classic videos.

13.

Ashley K.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Awww good job Kanye!

14.

Get'em

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Love the song the whole album is hard.

15.

Reccy

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

LOVE IT!!!!! MY FAVORITE SONG OFF OF THE ALBUM! I WONDER WHO IS THE DIRECTOR?

16.

SUPERCENT

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Love the song. Love the video. Love Chi-town.

17.

wire addict

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

This is my favorite song on the Graduation album, also. But the video is aiight—the song is about Chicago, so why not show more of the people and places of Chicago, instead of Kanye. The camera is on Kanye’s face in 95% of the video. A video more like “Through the Wire” would have been better for the song.

18.

Deena

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

I like the one with John Legend better then this one. He was rapping the same words though it just seemed more powerful to me. But oh well this one is cool too.

19.

SweetThang729

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Can’t see the video but I’m mad the video for “Flashing Lights” wasn’t as big as the song…That’s my fav joint on the album…maybe he shot it at the wrong time shortly after his mom’s death b/c the video is very dark and the song itself has alot of life to it so that was a huge disappointment for me…

20.

SweetThang729

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

And why not “I Wonder”

21.

RIHANNASDOOKIE

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

I LIKE THE VERSION WITH JOHN LEGEND BETTER AS WELL.
BUT THE VIDEO IS HOT!

22.

kris"e"tina

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

this website compare the two versions…

http://therapup.rawkus.co...oming-vs-coming-home.html

23.

vexxed

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

I love this track. Much more thoughtful than a lot of stuff he’s done.

24.

a.k.a. new yorker

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

i prefer this one over the john legend version by far. i think chris martin is just too freaking talented (i’m a huge huge coldplay fan). he may not have a great voice like legend but the man can write lyrics. and the beat for “homecoming” is sick. it reminds me of a cat stevens song from the 70s or something

25.

krc3x

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

@ 21…

I love The version with John Legend too. It is one of my favorite songs ever. It has that New Orleans feel to it. I wish he would have gone with that one.

26.

brittneyfromtoronto

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

i love it!!!!

so simple.

27.

brittneyfromtoronto

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

kanye plz make a video for I WONDER!!! PLZ PLZ PLZ

28.

*KMS*

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

It’s cool I dig it.

29.

JSCENE

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Love it! I love this man; too much creativity; his mom is proud.

Jayz you can go slit your wrists now….Ye killed your album sales this time around, and he won’t stop; it must be embarrasing to keep saying you’re the best but rappers all around you, 50 cent, luda, t.i. is literally killin you, putting you to shame….stop the music, (in my best elmer fudd voice) GAME OVER!

30.

DiannaMarie

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

I love the video and Kanye. Plus he’s reppin our city! Chi-City!!!!!!

31.

Greatestloveofall

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Cool, simple video. I always thought Homecoming was one of the tighest tracks off of Graduation. That harpsichord loop sounds real good, and Kanye and Chris Martin have great chemistry on the track.

I’m tellin ya, Coldplay (or just Chris Martin, for that matter) has that same kinda appeal to R&B/Hip-Hop artists like Phil Collins always had.

32.

taynae

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

fab video! i just love chris martin!!!

33.

sdublu

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Chi-City!!!

34.

lilblackfan

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

l-o-v-es it!
chris martin is funny. he was into that beat and piano. but it’s good. can’t wait to go to the chi!
:D

35.

greg

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

CORNEEEEEY

36.

jasmin

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Fire….Love this video.Common looks amazing, the black and white is sick…

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MissEnvied

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

LOVED IT…Kanye knows exactly how much is enough for each record and the ambiance of this video is right on point. I wonder if he’ll consider dropping “Big Brother” as his next single…that would be a good look~

38.

Chi City Reppa

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

If you don’t know by now I’m talking bout CHI TOWN! Chi City Bitches! Stand up!

39.

HR DIVA

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

This is so Kanye…love the video, and my future husband/stalkee - to - be Common is looking RIGHT!!

I love visiting Chicago…definitely a place I would not mind moving to.

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Ashley a.k.a. Glamour Girl (Ashley post #3...not the same as the other two Ashley's lol)

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

I personally think that you’re a fool (WIREADDICT) for saying that he didn’t pay enough homage to Chicago! If you really know Chicago then you would’ve seen the many places and incredible architectual buildings that stands for Chicago. He was at one of the only housing projects that are still standing on the south side of Chicago (it’s like around 20 something and State) so please save it! The video was bannanas!!! Chi-Town!

41.

Dame

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

I am still waiting on the complete Flashing Lights Video.

I don’t like this version of this song.

42.

Steupz

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Wicked video….
Dude always drops wicked videos.

I like what they did with Chris Martin, it’s reminiscent of an old Sting video, ‘Fields of Gold’ was the name I think.

43.

STLCHICK

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

This shit right here nigga, this shit right here…is FYRE! This video is off the rip! Get it Kanye. “Reach for the stars so if you fall you’ll land on a cloud…” Dope ass line! I love the simplicity and Common is so sexy! I see you Chris Martin. Dude was killing that dance wasn’t he? Over all I love it. Good shit Kanye.

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STLCHICK

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

@ 15 Hype Williams and Morroco Vaughn directed. @ 21. I like that version better too but after seeing this vid I’m finally feelin this version.

45.

im so chi im bashful

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Chi-town stand up!!!!!! Love it!!

46.

trix019

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Love Kanye!! Love Chris Martin! Common i see u my dude!! This was a good look all the way through!! Lovely vid, just lovely.

47.

hood_shit

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

NOT HOT! Seems forced to me.

48.

UM...I GUESS

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

wow…niiiiiiice
a definite step up from flashing lights…

49.

TRAILBLAZER

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Common looks goooooood.

Damn he came a long way from those crochet hats

He was still cute though. But now he’s grown man cute and sexy

Oh and the video was nice too. LOL

Did i mention that Common could get it on the first date without my usual 2 glasses of Chardonnay. Just straight sober, he could get it.

50.

ThaTruth

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

yeah i like the one wit legend too.

51.

Truth

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Like it…. love Common…. lol @ 49 me first! lol.

52.

Steupz

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

STL Chick, he gets no shine for that line.
That’s some old Casey Kasem ish he adapted.

53.

STLCHICK

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

@ 52. Thanks for lettin me know. The video is still hot though lol.

54.

amber

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

i really like this video and this song is one of my favorites. its definately a step up from that flashing lights mess of a music video.

55.

YYesIt'sMe

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

It’s funny I keep hearing everyone likes the version with John Legend better but the version in the video is the song that is actually on the album. I personally like the Chris Martin version better but too each his own. Kanye has collaborated with two of my favorite artist, Adam Levine from Maroon 5 & Chris Martin. This video is perfect, wouldn’t change a thing. I like artist who take chances with their work. I takes a lot to create something and put it out for the world to respond to.

56.

Sharonda

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Its alright, but Common, whoooooooo!

57.

Another Day In Paradise

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Kanye is great!!!… He makes good music that has meaning to it and he worked with Chris Martin which was a great move!!!!

58.

Dont Argue With Me It's Just An Opinion

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

I really like this song.

59.

Miss. Tiandez Jones

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

AHHH i love it i love i love it! Ive always loved Kanye’s artistic vision with everything he does from his music, music videos, and how he dresses. Hes so fresh! I’m really feeling the video though, I can’t wait for the glow in the dark tour to hit Toronto!

signed and sealed,
Kanye’s biggest fan!

60.

G.O.A.T.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

JSCENE and any other HOV HATER:

You have no clue. Jay GHOSTWRITES for Kanye dummy. Kanye himself has said he could never live up to Jay’s ability and is still chasing him. EVERY ARTIST YOU NAMED DOESN’T HAVE HOV’S RECORD OR RESPECT. You must be new to the game because even 50 will tell you if it weren’t for Jay he wouldn’t be on. JAY DISSED HIM AND GOT HIM THE ATTENTION HE NEEDED which is why most artists come after Jay because no one pays attention until you say JAY’S name in rap.

EVERY RAPPER IS CHASING HOV - HIS LYRICS ARE UNTOUCHABLE and THAT’S WHY HE’S STILL THE G.O.A.T. of the rap game.

You sound stupid - check your facts and then you need to retire!

61.

ECHO

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

#35 Greg, i echo your comment. kanye copies beats and lyrics and runs around with an ego like he’s the greatest. jay introduced him to chris martin and he had to come clean after putting out big brother because he knew jay and chris were friends. i have no respect for this swagger jackin diva. he’s being blown up though because niggas is tired of him stealing beats and ideas.

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JSCENE

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

@60

BUT WHAT DO THE NUMBERS SAY? HOW MANY CD’S DID JAYZ SELL? STAY ON POINT AND STOP BEING SO EMOTIONAL….JAYZ HAS BEEN SELLING UNDER OTHER RAPPERS FOR YEARS…HIS NAME CARRIES ALOT OF WEIGHT CAUSE PEOPLE WILL STAY RIDING HIS DICK FOR YEARS BECAUSE THEY LOVE HIM, BUT TRUTH BE TOLD, HE HAS FALLEN WAY OFF. AND OF COURSE KANYE AND OTHER RAPPERS PRAISE JAYZ, CAUSE ANYTHING OTHER THAN THAT, PEOPLE WILL ACCUSE THEM OF BEING HATERS.

BUT AFTER JAYZ FALLS SOME MORE NOTCHES, TRUST, NIGGAS COMING OUT THE WOOD WORKS YELLING HE WAS NEVER ALL THAT ANYWAY…..IT’S LIKE THE POPULAR GUY IN CLASS THAT GETS MORE PROPS THAN HE DESERVES…NO ONE WILL DARE HATE ON HIM FOR FEAR OF RETALIATION FROM THE MASSES, BUT TRUTH BE TOLD, JAYZ IS NO THREAT TO ANYONE ACCORDING TO HIS SALES NUMBERS.

KANYE HAS BEEN WRITING BEATS FOR JAYZ FOR YEARS…YOU CHECK YOUR STATS….AND I BELIEVE JAYZ DELIBERATELY KEPT KANYE BEHIND THE SCENES, ALL THE WHILE PROMISING TO BRING HIM OUT….BUT HE KNEW ONCE HE BROUGHT KANYE OUT, IT WAS GONE BE A WRAP FOR HIM CAUSE HE RECOGNIZED RAW TALENT AND HUNGER IN KANYE, THE KIND THAT HE USSSSSSSE TO HAVE…..

SORRY, JAYZ IS NOT HITTIN NO MO….IF YOU LOVE EM, GREAT, NOT KNOCKIN YOU, BUT I AINT FEELING HIM……YE IS THE NEW KING CAUSE I THINK HE GONE KEEP IT FRESH, BANGIN, AND CREATIVELY MOVING FORWARD FOR MANY YEARS TO COME…….

LIKE I SAID, GAME OVER!

63.

Angelita

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

This has always been my favorite song on the album!!! This video is AMAZING from start to finish. I’m a big fan of black and white photography so this video was an A+ in my book

64.

Chitown Diamond Girl

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Seeing that I am from Chicago, I feel like the video did us justice, besides the fact that I would’ve liked to see Lake Michigan. I feel like it was an wesome showcase of our city!

65.

WillPwr

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Dang! ‘Ye release “Champion” thats my cut!!!

66.

JUDAH

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Good song, nice video. I guess Common’s only purpose was to stand there in that masonic stance with the hands in the pockets and the thumb out, lol.

67.

african_queen

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

he does it again!!!!!
I LOVE THE VID it was great and nicely put together, very creative. the vid was like a breath a fresh air from all the thugged out booty shakin hip hop vids. good homage to a beautiful city and its a great song.

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I LOVE ME SOME CHOCOLATE! YUM

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

HeY JUDAH _ IT’S ALWAYS GREAT TO HEAR WHAT U HAVE TO SAY! AS FOR ME DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAV. IT’S SO HAUNTING AND TRUE TO SOME REAL ISH THAT I WENT THRU BEHIND A DIAMOND! YE

69.

Miss Independent

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Now this is the type of video i am use to from Kanye!! I don’t know why but it seems like he looks his best in black&white…Hype Williams will always be the best!! He forever pushes the envelope. Hype and Kanye fit well together. Chris & Common look good in the video too! Overall, the video is hott!! I see you Chi-City!

70.

CHI-GIRL

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! AND TO THE PERSON WHO SAID YOU CAN’T SEE THE CITY…UMM HE IS SHOWING THE CITY THROUGH HIM, I LOVE MY CITY CHI-TOWN ONE OF THE MOST BEATIFULEST SKYLINES!!

71.

STLCHICK

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

@ 65. Champion is my shit too!

72.

G.O.A.T.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

JSCENE - You’re emotional - lmao!

KANYE WILL BE THE FIRST TO TELL YOU THAT JAY PUSHED HIM TO GET ON - you’re so lost.

We’re not talking beats or numbers baby, you started saying he’s the best and I deflected it. KANYE AIN’T BETTER THAN JAY. 50 HAS SOLD MORE THAN JAY AND YOU THINK YOU CAN MAKE THAT ARGUMENT?! Go sit down youngin’. Kanye’s doing beats, but when it comes to rap, it’s about LYRICS and Kanye ain’t got nothing on Jay and that’s why HE, YOU AND OTHERS ARE CHASING HIS LEGACY. NO MATTER WHAT NUMBERS ARE SOLD, HOW MANY MAG COVERS OR AWARDS A PERSON GETS, DOESN’T AMOUNT TO THE RESPECT OF LYRICS ON PAPER IN RAP AND THAT’S WHAT COUNTS.

IF THAT’S THE CASE, HE WOULD MAKE THE RAP LISTS ON MTV AND HE DOESN’T BECAUSE HE’S AN ARTIST NOT A RAPPER. SO AGAIN, I SAY CHECK YOUR STATS BEFORE YOU GO DISSING A LEGEND.

You’re admitting yourself that Jay has had a following for years. How can that be if you’re not the best? Make up your mind, but you can’t because you’re new to this.

You can take your head out of your ass now - lmao!

73.

G.O.A.T.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Also, tell it to the producers that are coming after him for stealing beats. He had to put Common in this because it’s a play off Com’s video “For The People”. Even on Big Brother - Kanye had to come clean and say he made the record off emotions and not facts.

This is easy…

74.

BIGVON

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

@25….HOW CAN A SONG ABOUT THA CHI….HAV A N.O FEEL……NO SENSE….BUT THE ONE WIT JOHN LEGEND IS KILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLIN THIS VERSION..THIS ONE IS COOL THOUGH…IF U LIKE THIN VOICED WHITE DUDEZ(NO RACIST)………I SEEN THEM DO IT LIVE AT THE CRIB(CHICAGO) WHEN YE FIRST CAME OUT…AT THE HOB….CLASSIC SHIT……VIDEO DECENT…HE MISSED THE LAKE…WHAT THA FUC IS UP WIT THAT…YE…THATS PART OF OUR CULTURE……….THE GOOD LIFE…SUMMA TIME CHI……….LAKEFRONT….

75.

Hip-HopBabe

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Man this song is dope, love it. Chris Martin sounds great on it, Coldplay are a great band and probs best song on Kanye’s album IMO. Also cool vid….

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